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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-07-13

DR.. HoaE IN BALT1MoRE.-Rev. Moses
D. Hoge, of the Second Presbyterian
Church of Richmond, Va, and one of the
most eminent preachers ofthis country, &C.
cupied the pulpit yesterday at Brown Me-
mortal Church. He discussed in the morn
ing the subject of adversely, and showed
by remarkable grouping of historical
facts that whenever the Christian Church
has been most tried it has been most vigor-
Gus, and in the time of weakness strong
men had always come to the rescue. Speak
ing of the spread of unbelief, he said +:
"Agnosticism is emasculated atheism. The
devil might have some respect for the
atheist, but he can but despise the agnos-
TIC" He argued from the large number of
editions and translations Of the Bible and
the rapid building of churches that the
church was progressing in this age.-BaHi-
more San of the 11th.
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Augusta Democratic Delegates to the
State COnvention-The County Com
mittee.

Pursuant to instructions of the County Demo.
cratic Com mittee for the county of Augusta.
hereby call a mass-meeting of the Democratic
voters Of the county of Augusta, of the differ.
emit districts in said county to meet on Satur-
day. the SOth day Of July. 1887, to elect dele
gates to the Convention. ct Roanoke, on
August 4th. 1887, and also to elect members Of
the County Committee.
sTAUNToN.
LIST Ward will elect delegates and members
of the Committee, and will meet at P. M.
July 30th. 1887, at the Courthouse.
End Ward will elect delegates and men,
beers of the Committee, and will meet at p,
Nj, July 3Oth, 1887. at Police Office.
BEVERLY MANOR DISTRICT
win elect delegates and 2 members of the
Committee, and will meet at P. NJ, at the
Courthouse, in the city of Staunton. July
30th, 1887.
PASTURES DISTRICT
Committee, and will meet at 4 z. NJ, at Buffalo
Gap, July 3Oth, 1887.
NORTH RIVER DISTRICT
will elect delegates and members of the
Committee, and will meet at P. M, July
3Oth. 1887, at Mt. Scion.
MIDDLE RIVER DISTRICT
will elect 8 delegates and members of the
Committee. and will meet on July 3Oth, 1887, at
A. P. M, at New Hope.
RIvERHEADs DISTRICT
will elect delegates and members OF the
Committee, and will meet at Greenville on
July 30th, 1887, at P. M.
SOUTH RIVER DISTRICT
will elect 8 delegates and members Of the
Committee. and will meet July Both. 1887, at
P. NJ, ct Waynesboro'.
1t is hoped that there will be full turn out,
as 1t is important that our best men should be
ssnt.
W. A. HUDSON,
Chairman.
ARIsTA HoGE,
Secretary.
Vim. Copy.
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StauntOn Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE,
Sfaunf0n Va Tuly II 1857

This being the dull season, there is nothing
new to report, except as the coming activity
in the grain trade shall cast its lights and
shadows ahead. Mountaineering commenc.
| ed this week and our millers have made few
purchasers of the new crop. Messrs. WITT and
Holt, of the City Mills, have received the
| crop of Mr.. Reeves Gait, raised near the city,
paying 1910. 1t is good longberry. Mr.. Andrew
Bowling, otthe Augusta Mills, bought small
crop of Mr.. II. T. Edison, near Mount Sidney
good Iongberry, at76 cents per bushel. Mr.. j.
A. Patterson, Jr., of the Waynesboro Mills, has
also had a few deliveries at the same figures
for best grade new wheat.
The above figures may be regarded as the
full quotation at present for best new wheat.
The new crop is regarded better In quality
generally than the old, and will reverse the
rule as 1t was one year ago. The first new
wheat came upon the market a few days later
than it does now, and commanded rs cents.but
being damp, as was nearly the entire crop in
this region, fell off to 70 cents. and not want
ed at all in that condition. The indications
now are that the new crop will prove to be SUI
perior in quality to the last. and will be quo
ted fully as high as old wheat.
Our grain dealers have employed the season
of inactivity in cleaning up, and some also re-
painting their establishments, preparatory to
the busy times which all hope are approach
ing.
The Gallego Mills, Richmond, are now ex-
empt from further litigation, the property
having been turned over to the purchasers by
a confirmation of the sale. Mr.. Chas. l.. Todd,
who is the principal owner and the manager
of the establishment, has started a force of ex-
perts in making thorough renovation, and
says he will be on the market as large buyer.
Our City Mills are now under going thorough
renewal and will be increased in capacity, in
fact the alterations and the additions of new
machinery makes 1t new establishment.
All our millers are liberal buyers, and with
activity in the shipping trade, the wheat grow
ers of Augusta have as good opportunities as
those of any other section to realize the best
of prices.
Sales of good new timothy hay, to be deliver
ed in thirty days, are mentioned at SO per
ton.
The only alteration in the price current this
week is in Western bacon which is quoted
higher.
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GENERAL ORDERS No. 1.-The jackson XII
f1es" answered in full force to roll call last
Friday night. Captain Tams issued his first
general orders which marks out and directs
the progress of the men as they enter upon.the
first duties of soldiers. The company Is d1V1d'
ed into six squads, and the nights OF Monday,
Wednesday and Friday of each week will be
occupied in the first parts of instruction. Inc
non-commissioned officers will not be appoint
ed till after proper advancement has been
made in the drill.
Captain Tams reported the progress made IN
selecting the uniform and equipment for the
company. All the Information needed In ad-
dition to that in hand win be available IN a
few days when the contracts will be made.
communication from General James Nc
Donald ,Adjutant-Genera ,states.there the COM
mand will be armed with Springfield breech-
loading rifles.
The armory occupied by the Artillery Will
be used jointly by the two companies:
At, a meeting of the company on the night
of the 18th instant, contract was closed with
Pettibone Manufacturing Company, Of Cincin-
natl, for its uniform and equipments. rep
resentative Of the firm is now here taking the
measures for the uniform.
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MT. Scion Items,


July 1lth, 1SS7.-The farmers are ubilant over
their harvest. The abundance of hay surpasses
all expectations in this community. The corn
new looks fine. We are having delightful
weather. There is much sickness. The funeral
of Mrs. Patsey Rusmisel was preached yester-
day Sunday in the NJ. E. Church. South. by
Rev. Mr.. Kibler, she was quite an old lady,
having passed four score years. The many
friends of Mrs. J., F. Webb, recently Of Dallas,
Texas, will regret very much to see her leave
Mt. Scion, where she has been visiting several
weeks. For the present her home is with her
mother, Mrs. VIM. McComb, near Barter
brook. Messrs. Hopewell and Irvine have
their new fence machine set, and pre-
now to ready to commence operating and
receive orders. now is a chance to have a new
neat, and durable fence at small cost Mr.. Fl.
B. McFall is sick, but it is hoped not danger
ously Ill.
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What Became of q Million Dollars.
The extraordinary Grand Drawing Cthe 2O5th
monthly of the Louisiana State Lottery took
place at New Orleans. La .on Tuesday always
on Tuesday-June 14th, 1887. The occasion had
an unusual interest from the magnitude of the
prizes in value. $500, 600 was the First Capital
Prize, sold in twentieths of 81 5000 each, at 81
each, was one by No. 52,749; one went to Theo.
Flugmacher and VIM. Wendell and one to VIM
Kempler, all of New York City, paid through
Adams Express Company two TO Mrs. F. v.
Wasserman, of Omaha, Neb.. paid through Pa
cif1c Express Company; one to Annie Chand-
Ter, of Cliftonville, Miss. one to L. M. Relniak.
through Klaus & Bro, both were paid through
First National Bank. of Meridian, Miss; one
to Jas. 81. Raymond & Co. of Austin, Texas
one to City National Bank and one to Nation
Exchange, both of Dallas. Texas; one to A. j.
Trefts, N. w. corner 9th and L. streets, San
Francisco, CAL; one was paid in person to p.
J. Mooney No. 400 Ursuline ST., and one to C.
E. Dennis, Exposition Boulevard and Preston
Sts., both of New Orleans, La. The second
prize was 100000 won by No. q ,65S also sold
in twentieths at 81 each. enc to s. Levy. No.
140 E. 10th ST., Chicago. Ill; one to John Kyle.
of Buffalo, NY, paid through Adams Express
Company; one paid to Casco National Bank, of
Portland, Me-, through Maverick National
Bank of Boston. Mass; one to Frank Arm
srong, through r. Truman Alton Bank, Alton,
Iowa; one to John G. Liebel, of 1913 Peach St.,
Erie, Pa; one to Snyder. Wells & Co, Gates,
Tenn; one to J. G. Curry, Proprietor of Tivoli
Garden. Main ST., Memphis, Tenn, one to a
depositor in the Louisiana National Bank Of
New Orleans. La; one to ]. B, Boyd, San Die
60, CAL, paid through Wells, Fargo & Co.; one
to George Miller, No. 1924 Howth Street. San
Francisco, CAL, through Anglo-Californian
Bank, Limited; one to Wells, Fargo & Co., Of
San Francisco, Cal. Third Capital Prize was
won by No. 16, 1856; it was not sold. No. 4,0lS
drew the ourth Capital prize of SIS ,0C0, it was
also sold in twentieths at 81 each. One to A.
B. Clark, Boston. paid Through International
Trust Co., of Boston. Mass; one to r. j. Tufh n,
also of Boston, Mass, paid through Adams Ex-
press Company; one to John McRedmond and
John MeKenna, of Stamford. Connecticut; one
to First National Bank Of San Jose, Cal; one
to John L. Steelman, NO. 60 South St., New
York City; one to r. G. Heferman, Louisville,
KY; one to a depositor in the New Orleans
National Bank, at New Orleans. La; one to G..
R. Goldbeck Manor, Texas, ETC., etc. The
scheme embraced 8,lS6 prizes, amounting 10
81 055 0OO and while the further details are inv
teresting to many investors, any information
can be had on application to M. A. Dauphin,
New Orleans, La. The next occurrence of a
similar nature will be on Tuesday, August 9,
1887.
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FishersYiIIe,s Budget.
THE VILLAGE AND ITS PEoPLE-sURRoONp
INGs, FARMING AND STOCK RAISING, ETC.

THE VILLAGE AND ITS PEoPLE-sURRoUND-
INGs, FARMING AND STOCK RAISING, ETC.
CORRESPONDENCE of the SPECTATOR
One of the most quiet and peaceful villages
on this continent is Fishersville. Its inhapl-
tants, young and old dwelling in happy I'M
munity, barely number one hundred. anu i's
cottages, strung along the roadway. Indicate
contentment and repose. Located at the neao
OF the sLong Meadows" which end at Ns"
Hope, ten miles away. 1t had Inc advantage VI
being in an agricultural section, and 1ts peo-
pie are schooled in natures grandeur.
Although Fishersville, only five miles from
staunton is but seventy years old, it has
ancient points of interest and It's citizens never
fail to call attention to one of the Oldest Pres
bvterian Church sites in the Valley, at T1nk-
ling Snrins In the first church which occu'
pied the same ground as the present. services
were held long before revolutionary times, anu
in three churches on the same site spiritual 1000
has been dispensed TO many generations. Inc
present congregation presided overly the Kew.
John A, Preston, son of Col. J. L. l.. Preston %
Lexington. numbers five hundred, and is very
wealthy.
In the village is the M. E. Church South IN
nrosperous condition and during session the
school averages 40 pupils. For small Vlliase
Fishersville is we'll supplied with stores, hav-
ing four well stocked and busy establishment.
The Post-ofnce, In a oe'aonoo ouiiuns. - ,o.,,
perv1sed by u. A. dailes' Vo'oi"n VI wv -
virginia 1n1antry' wno SCI Neo ioo.
Pickett's Division. DR.. A. 8. Harris is not only
denti st and jeweler, but an inventor and me-
chanical genius and it is SO quietly Whispered
that before long new plrth Vi LIS ioi'iie oi"..
well recelVe patent oihoe
the Oldest c1tlzens Is MI, ". W. 0u'niie' WV
f1,-Q Qxya0 a
mas resioeo IL 1 ~, =. $3.50 IN oo,
resaroeu ny "'' W. -, q, H.
'ao'' LIS eo"' - -" r--S.. 49,, hoos+ If
fiiiase. anu 10 "no ati,i
.ne resion 90 ~ Dno't -, ;nva,,tor
Cies- MI. ou'Aiis ai'nousn -. "a
iaA ina"o An"n' ia -, his 80.
Il all ltsnnei "a Il VII <-A' " WV
IL oonoeeo tor f-,,;,,,,s
- Us ,,ov,o, bopoes and
Bull, puio "@o.'s, s..s f,rr, in tho ra.
sooo s'ooA' ou' 'ne ooe' e' .1;,,,orn tha
slon is Wy I'LL oono9aeu w t-1,oond q holt
Home OF tne da1nliIons' ioca'eo wv w., stoun
miles from FlsnersViiie anu iou, -. au go
ton, mas ABOUT Soo acres lalo Oh IL 60
oelted py planK' wire ano neosi.s
growth represents the sectlon' 100. 20
25 bushels, corn 40 to 5o nusneis al" ooo o~sa "
bushels to the acre while from Lou W Aoo 'ons VI
hay are annually cut.
II. A. 8. Hamilton, Inc PROPRIETOR n"s
ly aided Augusta and neIsnoorlng coun'ies Wy
enthusing into the people a love ior 'ne oeS'
STOCK, and that Inc msJoriIy Vi '"i -" ~
now few or morethorough-breoo or hisn sraoe
cattle in their herds, and that the VliiaseFs COW
is pointed to with pride IS greatly aI'riou.aoie
to Mr.. Hamilton and the energeuc nieinpers
of the Fair Associations
Mr.. Hamilton has been 1dentlneo Win sIoch
breeding and raising since youtn' anu n"s 'isA
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SHE TOOK Observation-Disclosures,
N. c., July Miss Viola Meets, daugh
ter of prominent citizen of Graham coun-
ty, was to have been married on Sunday
the Sd instant to John Ammons, of the
same county. The match was opposed by
the father Of Miss Meets, who armed him
self on the day of the proposed wedding
and swore he would kill Ammons if he ap-
peared on his premises. The daughter
said she preferred to marry with her fathers
consent but would marry Ammons that
day or die. The father violently refusing,
she stepped into an adjoining room. The
father went into. the room shortly after
wards and found his daughter a.corpse, and
in her hand was vial labelled strychnins.
Rich. Dispatch.
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I0LIvIER'sG BOOK sT0RE,I
los EAST MAIN sTTEET.

Though our special reduction sale of Fishing
Tackle for the 4th of July cleared US out of the
greater part of our stock, we still have on
hand supply from which you can purchase
yourself an ample outfit at the most reduced
prices. If you have not already examined our
line ofrods, which all acknowledge to'be aston
ishingly low and excellent in STYLE don't fail
to call. Baskets, bait boxes, reels. and artifi-
cial bait ara all in proportion.
At the same time we would remind you once
more of the genuine Mexican Hammock,
which we are Offering at such bargains They
speak for themselves. If you want hammock
and look at them once, we need say nothing
more. They sell themselves.
Be sure before you start Off on your summer
trip to drop in and provide yourself from our
large stock of cheap literature. Books for ev-
erybody. Don't forget US.
w. L. OLIVIER.
Juy Cor. Main and New Street.
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DEATH OF Mr.. GEO. II. LEWIS. Mr.. Geo. M
Lewis. brother of Mr.. Lowry Lewis, of this
city, and DR.. c. T. Lewis. of Clifton Forge, died
J esterday at the coal mines of Mr.. w. A
Burke. in Fayette Co., West Va. where he
was employed as head storekeeper. He had
only been sick about week. The deceased
was young man of fine business qualifica-
tions and fill ed a station of great response
bility. He leaves many friends to mourn his
early death. His remains will be brought to
the city to-day and inferred in Thornrose
CemeterY.
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SEVERE EARTHQUAKE IN MEXICO
GUAYAQuIL, MEXICO, June, 29.-The most
violent earthquake experienced here since
1858 occurred at $50 this morning, causing
great alarm among the population. The
shock lasted two minutes and twenty sec
onds, and the direction of the movement
was from Northeast to Southwest. All the
clocks in the city were stopped. Several
building were demolished and others were
badly damaged. So far as reported no per-
son was injured. It is feared that the shook
must have caused much damage in cities
in the interior.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-07-13

ST. LOUIS July IA special from Jeffer
son City, No., says: 1.-THE State Supreme
Court, in the case of Brooks, alias Maxwell,
condemned for the murder of G. Arthur
Preller, and sentenced to be hanged August
IL, to-day overruled the motion for rehear-
ing. A reprieve was granted to the defen-
dant until August 20. the defense will take
an appeal to the United States Supreme
Court"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-07-13

THE SPRING HILL BRIDGE.-The North
River District Road board. will In due time
complete arrangements for the erection of the
bridge over Middle river near Spring Hill,
Contractors who may wish to bid for the work
or obtain Information can communicate with
W. d. Gamble, ESQ.,. Chairman of the Road
board. Long Glade, P. O., Augusta Co.. Va.
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For the prettiest SPRING GINGHAMs. go
to WELLER'S.

DEATH OF Mr.. JOHN KELLY, SR.-ThiE
gentleman died at his home. Sweet Chalybeate
Springs, Allegheny county, Va, Monday even
ing, July 4th aged about II years. Mr.. Kelly
was stricken with paralysis some months ago,
which added to severe burns received about
six weeks ago, produced his death.
John Kelley was born in County Of Cork,
Ireland. on the 18th of June, 1872, and came to
America fifty years ago. He early engaged in
railroad construction, his first work being on
the Baltimore and Ohio road, under Chief
Engineer Latrobe. In 1s47 ne came to Virginia.
and under Clinton B. Fisk, constructed the
Blue Ridge Tunnel, the firm being Kelly &
Larguey. He subsequently built two other
tunnels on this improv ement. Subsequent to
the war he was engaged on the same work
under G P. Huntington. After the completion
of his contracts on the internal improvements
OF the State, he retired to his splendid estate,
Sweet Chalybeate Springs, in Allegheny coun-
ty, which he purchased in 1862 for $4,000
wherehe lived in comfort and ease, amidst the
affections of his family and dispensed hospital
ity and charities with an unselfish and lavish
hand. No appeal from the needy was ever
made to him without a generous response
The poor, especially OF his neighborhcod. will
miss his kindness and generosity, and the citi-
Gems generally will feel the absence of public
spirited, intelligent and honorable member o.
the munity.-AUeghany Sentinel.
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Death of Mrs. HI. ID. whitcomb:
Richmond Dispatch sth instant

The annou ncement of the death of Mrs. Vir-
ginia K. Whitcomb will startle the large family
connection and many friends of this estimable
lady. 1t occurred yesterday evening ct her
home, 1910 east Marshall street. Mrs. Whit
comb had not been well for several days. but
her sickness was not regarded as serious. Mr..
Whitcomb, who had been absent on the line OF
the Virginia Western railroad. returned home
yesterday morning, and his wife, although IN
well, made an effort and went to breakfast with
him. She tainted during the meal, but soon
recovered and lay resting upon her lounge IN
the dining-room, tenderly cared for by her de-
voted husband and family, until the arrival OF
DIR. Hugh M. Taylor and DR.. Hunter MCGUIRE
who prescribed for her. Then she seemed to
revive and talked with the family occasional.
ly until about 10 O'Clock, when she lapsed into
Inconsistencies. Every effort was made to
revive her, but with ne effect, and as the sun
went down she quietly passed away.
Mrs. Whitcomb was the daughter of the late
Jefferson Kinney, of Staunton. Va, and was
widely known and tenderly loved. Her
sympathetic nature was such that in her USE
full and devoted life she had drawn around her
q great circle of loving friends. Her charity
was a distinguishing feature of her exemplary
life, and her good deeds and kindness to the
Door ana 1r1enQl6sS were Conspicuous. 1iuiy
1t may be said that all who knew her loved
her. She was prominently connected with the
various organizations of her church (the Mon.
umental). and was also president of the Board
of Lady Managers of st. Luke's Home for the
Sick, in all of which institutions she will be
greatly missed.
Mrs. Whitcomb, while seemingly in good
health, had been gradually yielding under the
influence of a telling blow which came to her
happy home in the death of her second
daughter (Kate), Mrs. DR.. W. P. Nicholson.
which occurred few years ago. From that
moment to the hour when her fatal illness
came upon her she had not been like her former
SELF Mrs. Whitcomb is survived by four chill
dren-Mrs. DIR. Hugh M. Taylor, Mrs. Charles
Magruder, Miss Alice Whitcomb, and Master
Henry D. Whitcomb. The last named is a
young engineer, now in West Virginia. but
who will probably reach the city to-day.
The funeral was from the Monumental
Church on the afternoon of the 9th. The fol-
lowing named gentlemen were the pail bear.
erS:
Active-Messrs. Edward 81. Fisher, T. c.
Eggleston, Thomas l.. Alfriend. Thomas Potts,
Rufus Marlborough. Sylvanus Stokes, Edward
Mcclure, and John Tyler.
Honorary-Messrs. Isaac Davenport, Jr.,
Hunter Mcclure, E. T. D. Myers. R. h. Temple.
Charles r. Skinker, Peyton Randolph. r. E.
Blankenship, and George D. Fisher.
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PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS spe'
cIalty. at CHILD'S Drug Store.

THE CITY PosT-OFFICE. occupied It's new
quarters yesterday. The accommodations are
airy and pleasant, and every department sys-
tematically arranged. little time is needed
to adjust the workings of the ONCE TO those
taking boxes and in the interior regulations
The improvements on the old office are decided
and the public will be pleased with the new
order of things.
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At several recent meetings of the Council the
subject of erecting a new school building on
Main Street, opposite the Episcopal Church, has
been under consideration. AS new bonds of the
city would have to be issued to meet the cost,
1t was suggested that possibly the city at this
time had an existing debt as large as it could
make with properiety, under the law. with a
sufficient margin on the side of safety. The
actual bonded Indebtedness as stated LIST April
1887 Is S303 900 and the possible debt to the Val
ley Railroad Company of $50, 900 gives 1888 900 Of
obligation, though the $4,000 may never be q
real one.
The law governing the case was approved u
March, 1875 1t authorizes cities and towns to
issue Indebtedness not exceeding II per cent
on the assessed value of real estate and Is per
cent. on that of personal property.
Staunton has real estate assessed at 81 us. 6O4,
which at IL per cent. gives 1902, 363zS. The per-
sonal property is stated to be $3.50 of assessed
value and at Is per cent gives s7O 1880 and the
two added furnishes the city with sS72, SO55S Of
working credit. Deduct the real and possible
liability and there is left sls.Sc5.lS Of margin
entirely free.
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SALE OF AN EXCELLENT CITY RESIDENCE
Tomorrow afternoon, at O'Clock in front Of
the Court House, Mr.. Harry st. Geo. Tucker
will sell at auction the residence which he
lately occupied at the corner of Frederick and
Green streets. This is a pleasant home, well
located, and should attract the attention OF
those desiring to buy.